Wood, Fire & Vine: A Sicilian Summer Feast

Hotel du Vin is hosting Wood, Fire & Vine: A Sicilian Summer Feast on Thursday 30 July, an open-air dining experience on the terrace that takes Sicilian flavours to the outdoors. It's a one-night affair, so if you're after it, you'll want to get your table sorted rather than leaving it to chance.

The evening is built around a few distinct stages. It starts with antipasti, those small plates and starters that usually open a Sicilian meal, followed by wood-fired dishes that take centre stage. The wood-fired part isn't just a detail; it's the core of the night, with the oven doing the heavy lifting for the main courses. And as the name suggests, wine runs through it all, paired to go with the food as you move through the courses.

Because it's an open-air dinner on the terrace, the whole thing depends on the weather and the time of day, with the Sicilian theme playing into the summer setting. It's a seated meal rather than a casual drop-in, so you'll be there for the full run of antipasti through to the wood-fired mains, with the wine to keep it going. If you're into Sicilian food and want to eat it outside in Brighton, this is exactly that: a terrace dinner with antipasti, wood-fired dishes, and wine, all on the same bill.

It all happens at Hotel du Vin on Thursday 30 July. If you're planning to go, it's worth booking ahead, as it's a single evening on the terrace.